The U.S. remained on a gold-coin standard, except for brief periods (1862-1879) for more than a century (1792-1914).
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At a brisk 93 minutes, "Haywire" runs along at breakneck speed, pausing only for brief scenes required to set up the next action sequence.
After a period of about three weeks for brief filing, it anticipates a speedy determination by the judge, who some credit (and others criticize) for expediting the trial.
Except for brief periods of adjustment, there was no unemployment.
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This will cause some glaring logistical problems, making it tougher for the Mets to make a quick call-up or send players on the mend down for brief rehab assignments.
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Limited numbers of tourists are allowed into the accident zone for brief visits, despite radiation being well above normal, but scientists say generations may pass before it is entirely safe for people to return.
The BBC's Europe editor Gavin Hewitt, at the summit in Brussels, says he has been told it is likely that Mr Sarkozy and Mrs Merkel will sit down for brief talks with UK Prime Minister David Cameron, who is seen as the chief objector.
For a brief period, crime paid for your extravagances - but now you have a lifetime to regret it.
Republicans and Democrats actually agreed, for a brief period, on a plan for major tax reform that would eliminate many deductions and reduce top income tax rates to the neighborhood of 26%.
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Nonda stepped up to confidently dispatch the resulting spot-kick and for a brief spell, Blackburn looked good value for their lead.
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When she pulled away, his eyes were open, and she saw, for a brief second, the arrow of his hatred for her and for everything that had happened to him bending back on itself and aiming straight into his own heart.
For a brief period, he was based at the Center for Security Policy and then, from 1990 to 2000, he founded and directed the Program on Transitions to Democracy at George Washington University.
Though copper and gold prices stagnated for a brief period during April-May, we expect that the Chinese demand for copper will increase by the year end pushing up the average realized prices for the metals.
He has been Secretary of State, Secretary of the Treasury, White House chief of staff and, for a brief stretch under Gerald Ford, acting Secretary of Commerce (edging out George Shultz for the modern record for most top jobs).
For a brief time, it was believed that there was an explosion at the John F.
For a brief moment, it looked as if the new Congress might see a serious clean-up.
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Members wondered if they could spread the word for a brief strike to protest inflation.
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Ask for a brief 5-minute call, and give them an opportunity to graciously bow out.
Mr Sharawna has been on hunger strike since July, except for a brief break in January.
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When this happens, I have to "go away" mentally for a brief period to regain focus.
Mr Sharawna been on hunger strike since July, except for a brief break in January.
Members of parliament met for their brief session before it was adjourned by Speaker Saad al-Katatni.
Lewis recently returned to Rilo Kiley after taking time off for a brief solo run.
For a brief moment Thursday, it looked like everyone would walk away happy.
Demonstrators occupied the Sri Lankan embassy in Oslo for a brief time on Sunday, Norwegian police said.
For a brief moment its dancer-composer was shown at the piano playing a bit of his composition.
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Ms. Lewinsky also drafted a note to the President pleading for a brief meeting the following Tuesday.
Further, 12 days advanced notice was required by the government of Yemen for these brief fuel stops.
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